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McDonald's adding calorie counts to menu boards; publishes nutrition progress report

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 17, 2012

Today, McDonald’s announced that the company will list calorie information on restaurant and drive-thru menus nationwide, including Ohio, to further inform and help customers and employees make nutrition-minded choices.

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Ada militia 1909

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 17, 2012

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Don't mess with these girls.

They are the Philo girls from Ohio Northern University. This team won first place in the indoor military contest at Brown Auditorium on Dec. 17, 1909.

Standing from left, Pearl Ludwig, Laura Jamison, Pearl Leaming, Dora Houskeeper and Bernice Adams.

Seated from left, Byrl Brandeen, Gertrude LaRue, Ada Powell and Florence Garwood (team captain). H.F. Dorde in the rear, is the drill master.

(From the collection of Leland Crouse)

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Great day for a Main Street festival in Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, September 16, 2012

Where were you on Saturday? There's a pretty good chance that sometime during the day you were downtown Ada at the Harvest and Herb Fest, sponsored by the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce.

CHECK OUT OUR PHOTOS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

Did you walk home with the craft items? Or, did you just window shop?

In case you weren't there, or if you were there and want to take another look at some of the day's activities, check out the Ada Icon's photo gallery at the bottom of this story. You'll also find some videos. 

The Icon will continue to add additional photos during the week.

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Ada soccer boys blank Old Fort 4-0

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, September 16, 2012

The Ada HS Bulldogs boys' soccer team swept past Old Fort 4-0 Thursday for its first win of the season. The victory comes on the heels of two heart-breaking 1-1 ties.

Check out game photos at bottom of story.

Ada struck paydirt early in the first half when  Caleb Garmon scored off an assist by Seth Wright. With 21 minutes left to play in the half, Ben Neville hiked the margin to two, with an assist by Ian Crabtree.

Garmon and Neville combined for two more scores in the second half. Neville scored off a Garmon assist with 18:22 left in the game and, then, at the 11:57 mark, the two reversed the scenario with Garmon scoring off a Neville assist.

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Queen for a day

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, September 16, 2012

Erica Kier, Ada High School senior, reigned as the 2012 Ada Harvest and Herb Festival queen. 

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Dog of the week

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 14, 2012

Let's see how well you know your bulldogs. This one sits in a prominent spot in Ada. If you can't identify the location, ask any Ada High School student. (Hint: high school office).

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